Roselle vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Roselle and Acerola
- Roselle has more Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Acerola is richer in Vitamin C.
- Acerola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 1851% more.
- Roselle contains 18 times more Calcium than Acerola. Roselle contains 215mg of Calcium, while Acerola contains 12mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Roselle, raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +183.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1691.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +640% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +236.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +13880% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +167.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155% |
~equal in
Water
~91.41g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 49kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 0.96g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 1677.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.31g | 6.59g |
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| Carbs | 11.31g | 7.69g |
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| Magnesium | 51mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 215mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 208mg | 146mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.2mg |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 287IU | 767IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 38µg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.31mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg |
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| Folate | 14µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.068g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.082g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
438%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Acerola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.